Mr. G - Overweight, family history of diabetes

• 36-year-old married electrician
• Family history of diabetes
• 75 pounds overweight
• Diagnosed as a result of dizzy spells at work

Mr. G was diagnosed with diabetes after experiencing persistent thirst, urination and dizzy spells at work. With both parents and several aunts and uncles diagnosed diabetics, he is familiar with the risks and requirements of the disease. But with 75 pounds in excess weight, Mr. G has particular dietary challenges. His doctor prescribed a 2000-calorie diet to help him gradually lose weight and manage his glucose levels. Mrs. G is an active participant in helping her husband stay on track.

Glucerna SR™ shakes are ideal choices for people with diabetes who must lose weight-only 214 calories in each tetra pack and 140 calories in each bar!

2000-Calorie Diet with Glucerna SR™

BREAKFAST

• 1 breakfast burrito (½ c pinto beans, ½ c scrambled egg whites, ¼ c salsa, 1 flour tortilla)
• Coffee/ tea

SNACK

• Glucerna SR™ shake
• 1 banana

LUNCH

• 1 c tortilla soup
• 1 mango

SNACK

• Glucerna SR™ shake

DINNER

• 3 oz grilled sirloin beef(sauteed with 1 oz onion and peppers in 2 tsp canola oil)
• 3 oz rice
• 2 corn tortillas
• 4 oz jicama
• 1 tsp margarine
• ½ c lettuce
• ½ c salsa
• 1 T guacamole
• Sugar-free beverage

SNACK

• Glucerna SR™ shake

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